Exchange LA Ceiling Collapse Injury Attorneys

On Saturday, January 20, 2024, an EDM event at popular nightclub and music venue Exchange LA ended abruptly after a part of the ceiling came crashing down on fans on the dance floor. The event featured multiple artists, including JayR, TYEGUYS, Lucky Rabbit, and headliner Brennan Heart. Soon after part of the ceiling came down onto the crowd, the music stopped and security escorted attendants out of the building – shutting the event down minutes before the headliner was scheduled to get onstage.

Videos of the incident have been posted all over social media. Some videos show debris covering the floor and debris over some of the attendants; some videos show at least one person lying on the floor next to the debris and quickly standing up. Many people have turned to social media to talk about their experience. Many posted about being hit or almost hit by the falling debris. One person posted that at least one person in front of them was hurt and was bleeding.

Some videos showed the fire department ambulances on scene; however, there has been no official statement about any injuries.

Although the incident is still under investigation, many have already started blaming the incident on the above average rainfall in the area. Sure, Southern California has definitely gotten above average rain as of late, but many may agree that it has not been raining enough for roofs to be damaged (otherwise, many other buildings would also have been damaged). Though, buildings that already have issues with their roofs, however, may have definitely been affected by the heavy rainfall.

If you or a member of your family suffered harm in this ceiling collapse incident at Exchange LA, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the owners of the building and of the nightclub. If you are interested in holding the negligent parties/entities accountable for the harm that you suffered, contact the Normandie Law Firm today.

Our team here at the Normandie Law Firm is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. For more information about your legal options after being harmed in the Exchange LA ceiling collapse incident, contact us today.

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About Exchange LA Nightclub

Exchange LA is a nightclub located in the historic Stock Exchange Building. It is located at 618 S Spring St in Los Angeles. The historic building opened in 1931. In 2006, the unit where the nightclub is today was purchased by PAX America. A few years later, in 2010, the nightclub launched in the unit; the nightclub is owned and operated by Insomniac.

Possible Causes of Ceiling Collapse Incidents

There are many different things that could ultimately lead to roof collapse incidents. These include the following:

• An old roof that hasn’t been properly maintained over the years
• A lack of efficient gutters or no gutter system at all
• Overloaded roofs (common with heavy HVAC systems installed on roofs)
• Water leaks (from plumbing, rain, etc.)
• Poor roof design
• Damaged roof
• Poor weather

Although rain can definitely be a factor that can cause a ceiling to collapse, rain alone typically does not cause these incidents. Rather, ceiling collapse incidents occur because of existing issues that are worsened by rain. That is, if there were no existing issues with the roof, then the rain would not affect the roof/ceiling in any way.

Who is Liable for Injuries Caused by Ceiling Collapse Accidents?

This is a very important question. Ceiling collapse incidents fall into the category of premise liability. Based on the concept of premise liability, property owners (and operators) have a duty to keep their guests safe while on their premises. This means that property owners must routinely inspect their premises to be able to identify and address any hazards that could ultimately lead to incidents and harm to innocent guests. When owners and operators fail to address dangers present on their premises, they can be liable for any injuries caused by said danger.

If the owners/operators of the building and the nightclub would have identified the risk represented by the ceiling, they could have done something to address the risk and essentially avoided the incident. They could have repaired the ceiling immediately or even rescheduled the event to allow more time for repairs.

Because of the property owner’s and night club operator’s failure to address the hazard represented by the ceiling, they directly contributed to the ceiling collapse and to the harm any victims suffered. This means that victims could sue for the harm that they suffered during the Exchange LA ceiling collapse incident.

If you are unsure of your right to sue or would simply like to discuss the legal options available to you, contact the experts here at our law firm today. Our lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.

Some of the Possible Injuries Resulting from Ceiling Collapse Incidents

Without a doubt, ceiling collapse incident could lead to numerous injuries. In fact, anyone who is sitting, standing, or even walking in the area under the ceiling or in any surrounding area can be at risk of suffering injuries if the ceiling collapses.

Possible injuries include the following:

• Head injuries, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, etc.
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Facial fractures
• Facial lacerations
• Ocular injuries
• Broken teeth
• Broken nose
• Crushing injuries
• Entrapment injuries

What Compensation is Available for Ceiling Collapse Injury Cases?

If you were injured in a ceiling collapse incident, you may definitely be eligible to sue and recover compensation. You might have questions about the specific type of compensation that you could recover. In general, some of the categories of compensation available for recovery include the following:

• Medical expenses
• Lost earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Legal costs
• Wrongful death benefits: in addition to the above, claimants could be awarded compensation for loss of consortium and funeral/burial costs

Of course, every case is different, so there is no guarantee that you will recover the compensation listed above. During the initial consultation with our team, our experts will evaluate the details surrounding your claim and determine the potential value of your claim. Here at our law firm, our legal team is fully committed to getting our clients the maximum recovery available for their claims. If you have any additional questions related to compensation, including questions about possible values, average case values, and even the time that it could take to reach your settlement, contact us today.

The Statute of Limitations – How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?

If you were injured in the ceiling collapse incident at Exchange LA and are thinking about potentially filing a claim, it is important that you have a thorough understanding of the deadline that applies to your claim. All claims are subject to a statute of limitations, or deadline to sue. If claimants do not file their claims on time, they can lose their right to sue altogether.

So, how long do you have to file your claim? Under California law, all personal injury claims (including wrongful death claims) are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants have only two years to file their claims. As mentioned above, if claimants fail to file their claims within this two-year timeframe, claimants may lose their right to sue. Based on the details surrounding the claim, certain exceptions may apply that may actually extend or toll the deadline. For more information about the total length of time that you have to file your claim, contact our team today.

Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today

Were you injured in the incident that occurred at Exchange LA? If so, you could have the right to file a lawsuit; you could even be eligible to recover compensation. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have decades of experience and are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed. When you went to see the EDM show at Exchange LA, you, like all the other people in attendance, probably expected to spend the night completely emersed in the music – not to be rushed out of the venue after part of the ceiling collapsed and fell into the crowd. If you suffered any injuries or any other damages, it is important that you find legal help and seek justice.

Our team is committed to helping those who have suffered injuries and other damages due to the negligence of property owners as well as operators. We are ready to help you every step of the way to ensure that your claim reaches a successful outcome. Here at our firm, we are committed to making the legal process as accessible as possible. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our expert ceiling collapse injury lawyers will be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to start or even continue the legal process If you would like to speak with our lawyers and start fighting for your rights, contact us today.

We are proud to offer free legal services to all our clients. Our Zero-Fee Guarantee ensures that our clients will never have to pay upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. In addition, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not be required to pay anything unless their claims are successful. If you do not win, you will not be responsible for paying any legal fees.

If you are ready to speak to our lawyers about your right to sue the owner/operator of Exchange LA nightclub, contact us today.